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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,010.31, 576,272.55 and 159,370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,010.31, 576,272.55 and 159,370.92 is: 239,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,010.31 : 576,272.55 = 159,370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,010.31/576,272.55 = 159,370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,010.31x = 576,272.55 × 159,370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,010.31x = 91,841,087,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,841,087,506.50/384,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,163.08

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